Athlete of the Week

Watlington eyes championship

Caine Watlington avoids Troy Athens defenders as he makes his run with the ball. Photo by Wendi Reardon (click for larger version)

October 02, 2013 - The cheering from the jungle was loud and catching as wide receiver Caine Watlington scored on a 86-yard touchdown pass from DJ Zezula with eight minutes left in the Wolves' home opener against Troy Athens.

It was his second touchdown for the game after he opened the game on a 14-yard pass from Zezula.

He finished the game as leading receiver on 111 yards on four catches as the team won the game, 51-0.

"My senior season has gone pretty good," he said. "I didn't expect to play wide receiver but I have been getting it in and helping my team the best way I can. It is my favorite part about this season so far."

Wendi graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a degree in communications. She wrote for the Michigan Times college paper and Grand Blanc View before joining The Clarkston News in October 2007.